https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7 Made with an aura of mystery (mental health and depression statistics) en-us 2021-06-11 14:17:42 UTC 2021-06-21 12:20:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f465.png jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1605194167 2021-06-14 14:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1605194167 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1605200847 (Mental Health Issues)
~Being in LGBT doesn't automatically mean someone will have mental health issues, but may mean they're at higher risk of experiencing poor mental health."]]> 2021-06-14 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1605200847 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610004978 "A recent study by stonewall found that over the previous year:
~half of LGBTQIA people had experieced depression and three and five have experieced anxiety
~one in eight LGBTQIA people aged 18-24 had attempted to end their life
~slmoset half of trans people had thought about taking their life"]]> 2021-06-16 13:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610004978 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610047601 2021-06-16 14:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610047601 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610066740 "All in all, gay, lesbian and bisexual persons are also far more likely to develop a mental health  disorder in general. The underlying causes of this difference are discrimination and isolation, even though our society has come a long way in understanding and accepting the LGBTQIA+, there is still a long way to go."]]> 2021-06-16 14:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610066740 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610087613 Although the causes behind this are unclear, they might be related to the extensive discrimination faced by bisexual individuals, the stigma in their case comes from two directions, there are straight oppressors who disregard or dismiss their orientation as a phase, but there is also a segment within the LGBTQIA+ community, which does the same thing"]]> 2021-06-16 14:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610087613 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610101350 A similar situation is faced by the transgender members of the community; within the group of sexual minorities, there is a percentage of cisgender (personal identity and gender that correspond to birth sex) gay and lesbian men and women who consider themselves as the standard and disregard the existence of others, of course, this problem is not as common as straight hate, it's still a serious concern for these minorities."]]> 2021-06-16 14:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610101350 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610117893 the conversation on mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community is just now gaining momentum, However there is still much discrimination, which affects the lives and romantic relationships of sexual relationship of sexual minorities in order to put an end to this, it is the duty of each and every one of us to educate ourselves on the topic and become true and worthy allies.]]> 2021-06-16 14:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610117893 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610129316 2021-06-16 14:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1610129316 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1612300428 Most LGBT individuals are incredibly resilient and will thrive in the face of adversity; with the help of supportive families, communities, and peers. One study even found that LGBT people used mental health services at 2.5 times higher rates than their straight counterparts.]]> 2021-06-17 13:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1612300428 jenna_renes https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1612322104 However, they are also at particular risk for experiencing shame, fear, discrimination, adverse and traumatic events. Also, many people who identify as LGBT are part of a second and sometimes third or community that is marginalized. some examples, BIPOC (Black Indigenous, or People of color), people with a physical disability, people practicing a religion different than their neighbors, and people with low socioeconomic status, These people have complex experiences that cannot be easily addressed in one area of their life. there are many negative stereotypes about being LGBT which makes many uncountable letting people know this important part of their identity, when people do openly express this part of themselves; they face the potential of rejection from peers, colleagues, and friends can exacerbate feelings of loneliness.]]> 2021-06-17 14:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jenna_renes/zqlo760j1qd5bsh7/wish/1612322104